Application of pressure in liquids practice exercise 2

Question 1

In a hydraulic brake system, what ensures that pressure is transmitted equally to all wheels?

Question 2

In a hydraulic brake system, what ensures that pressure is transmitted equally to all wheels? (1 mark)

Question 3

In a hydraulic brake system, what ensures that pressure is transmitted equally to all wheels? (1 mark)

Question 4

In a hydraulic car brake system, why is brake fluid preferred over gases?

Question 5

In a hydraulic car brake system, why is brake fluid preferred over gases? (1 mark)

Question 6

In a hydraulic car brake system, why is brake fluid preferred over gases? (1 mark)

Question 7

Overhead water tanks provide water at high pressure to taps in a building mainly due to:

Question 8

Overhead water tanks provide water at high pressure to taps in a building mainly due to: (1 mark)

Question 9

Overhead water tanks provide water at high pressure to taps in a building mainly due to: (1 mark)

Question 10

Refer to the diagram below of a siphon transferring liquid from one container to another. What condition must be met for the siphon to work continuously? Source (higher level) Receiver (lower level) ┌───────────┐ ┌───────────┐ │ │ │ │ │ Water ───┼───┐ ┌─────┼── Water │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └──────┬────┘ │ crest │ └──────────┘ │ └────────────┘ │ └───────────────→ flow to receiver

Question 11

Refer to the diagram below of a siphon transferring liquid from one container to another. What condition must be met for the siphon to work continuously? (1 mark)

Question 12

Refer to the diagram below of a siphon transferring liquid from one container to another. What condition must be met for the siphon to work continuously? (1 mark)

Question 13

Study the diagram below showing a bicycle pump. When the pump handle is pushed down, what causes the air to flow into the tyre?

Question 14

Study the diagram below showing a bicycle pump. When the pump handle is pushed down, what causes the air to flow into the tyre? (1 mark)

Question 15

Study the diagram below showing a bicycle pump. When the pump handle is pushed down, what causes the air to flow into the tyre? (1 mark)

Question 16

Study the diagram below showing a bicycle pump. When the pump handle is pushed down, what causes the air to flow into the tyre? (1 mark)

Question 17

Study the diagram below showing a bicycle pump. When the pump handle is pushed down, what causes the air to flow into the tyre? (1 mark)

Question 18

What starts the flow of liquid in a siphon?

Question 19

What starts the flow of liquid in a siphon? (1 mark)

Question 20

What starts the flow of liquid in a siphon? (1 mark)

Question 21

When sucking on a straw, the liquid rises into your mouth primarily because:

Question 22

When sucking on a straw, the liquid rises into your mouth primarily because: (1 mark)

Question 23

When sucking on a straw, the liquid rises into your mouth primarily because: (1 mark)

Question 24

When using a bicycle pump, why must the outlet valve close during the piston’s upward stroke?

Question 25

When using a bicycle pump, why must the outlet valve close during the piston’s upward stroke? (1 mark)

Question 26

When using a bicycle pump, why must the outlet valve close during the piston’s upward stroke? (1 mark)

Question 27

Which factor increases the water pressure at a tap supplied from an overhead tank?

Question 28

Which factor increases the water pressure at a tap supplied from an overhead tank? (1 mark)

Question 29

Which factor increases the water pressure at a tap supplied from an overhead tank? (1 mark)

Question 30

Why does liquid rise in a straw when you suck on it?

Question 31

Why does liquid rise in a straw when you suck on it? (1 mark)

Question 32

Why does liquid rise in a straw when you suck on it? (1 mark)

Quiz Questions (32 questions)